Brownfield Grant Writing Workshops for FY20 Guidelines EPA Region 2 is hosting Brownfields Application Guidelines Workshops (Helping Applicants Understand Grant Requirements). The workshops are designed to assist local government and nonprofit organizations to better understand the application criteria and selection process for EPA’s Brownfields Assessment, Cleanup and Revolving Loan Fund grants. The following topics […]
Two Zero Waste Events with National Expert on Waste Reduction and Recycling: Neil Seldman, PhD Neil Seldman, a nationally recognized authority on municipal waste reduction, will be visiting the Capital Region after his very successful presentations in Queensbury last week in order to help the region strategize and plan for waste reduction in the […]
Two exciting webinars are coming up regarding Sustainability and Brownfields! Wednesday, October 9th at 2pm Upcoming Webinar to Discuss Sustainability and Water Systems Decision Making In light of an ever-changing climate, increasingly stressed infrastructure, and growing financial pressures, integrated water management and embedding sustainability into daily practices is becoming more and more important to […]
Erosion and Sediment Control Construction Activity Training Two erosion and sediment control construction activities are coming up! Under the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation’s Stormwater Permit, all construction site contractors and subcontractors must have at least one “trained individual” from their company on their construction sites on a daily basis that is responsible for implementation […]
There are two exciting events coming up to keep on your radars: Saratoga Trails + Finance Forum This event is a unique opportunity for community members, businesses and organizations who are interested in land conservation, trails, green infrastructure and our region’s economy. The free public forum and workshop will discuss implementation of the Southern […]
Call for Applications: 2020 Culture of Health Prize The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) is now accepting applications for the 2020 RWJF Culture of Health Prize. The Culture of Health Prize is an annual award that recognizes communities working together to advance health, opportunity, and equity for all. Communities can submit for a chance […]
Capital Region Opportunity Zones- Additional Federal Funding Opportunity There has been a general buzz regarding Opportunity Zones which were designated in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and have been “activated” in the past few months. Opportunity Zones are tax incentives to encourage those with capital gains to invest in low-income and […]
Future Leaders in Planning Update The Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) program continued Wednesday with a trip to Troy. The students first visited the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, and then received a tour of the Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a makerspace in Troy that provides individuals in the Capital Region with the […]
Future Leaders in Planning Program Future Leaders in Planning (FLIP) is a pilot program created by CDRPC to introduce high school students to opportunities and challenges in Planning launched on Monday to great success in collaboration with the Clean Technology and Sustainable Industries program. Students from the Capital Region Pathways in Technology Early College […]
The Department of State (DOS) has issued a Request for Applications (RFA) under the NY Community Greenworks initiative for not-for-profit community-based organizations engaged in community redevelopment, workforce development, and/or community revitalization. The RFA is available at the DOS website and the State Contract Reporter. NY Community Greenworks will train several community organizations in effective community […]